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7 th Grade Social Studies

Texas Independence, the Alamo and Goliad Exam

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Multiple Choice (5 points each)

This section has multiple choice questions; each question has four answer choices. Read each question carefully and choose the ONE best answer. Record each answer on this document. (5 points each)

1 Most of the citizens from the United States joined the Texas army in the year 1834. They joined the Texas Army for all of these reasons EXCEPT which?

A A promise was made for land

B A strong belief in liberty and freedom

C A desire for good pay

D A desire for adventure

This item focuses on the specific reasons for joining the Texas army.

Three of the answers above deal with the purpose for a new life in

Texas. Though money was somewhat important it was not the top of the list as land, freedom, or adventure were which had an effect on the

Texas battles. Therefore, a desire for good pay wasn’t a consideration at that time.

TEKS: §113.23. Social Studies, Grade 7 b) Knowledge and Skills

(3) History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas.

(B) Explain the issues surrounding, significant events of the Texas

Revolution, including the battle of Gonzales, the siege of the Alamo, the convention of 1836, Fannin’s surrender at Goliad, and the battle of San Jacinto

2 African Americans were seldom free during the Texas Revolution.

If granted freedom African Americans could only live in Texas when given permission by whom?

F The Presidio

G The Supreme Court

H The Secretary of State

J The Congress

This item assesses the ability to recognize the affects the Texas government has on the African Americans at that time period. The student must recognize that Texas congress was created as the main decision maker for that time period due to the Mexican Constitution.

The Supreme Court is not established yet in Texas, nor the position

Secretary of State. The presidio is in regards to the Mexican government.


(2) History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas.

(D) identify the impact of the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824 on events in Texas.

3 A major event in Texas history was the convening of the

“Declaration of Texas of General Assembly” in 1835. What was the main declaration statement from this assembly?

A They were no longer citizens of Mexico

B They were loyal citizens of Mexico

C They were at war with Mexico

D They are supporters of Santa Anna’s army

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The “Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention” was created after the battle of Gonzales and Goliad. Though most Texans wanted independence from Mexico a majority of delegates determined to still stay loyal to Mexico. This would soon change. Therefore, students must recognize what had occurred at the general convention.


(2) History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas.

(E) Trace the development of events that led to the Texas

Revolution, including the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou

Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephan F. Austin

4 Gonzales and Goliad were significant battles towards the beginning of the Texas Revolt. The victories that took place there convinced many Texans that what would occur do to these battles?

F Texas should be part of Mexico

G Texas should be a part of the U.S

H Mexican troops could be defeated

J Mexican troops were undefeatable3.21.2010

The item above tests students on the knowledge of the importance of the

Gonzales and Goliad battles. It is important for student to realize that

Texans were willing to fight for independence, and that they knew they could defeat Mexican troops by these battles. The other alternatives are presentable but are not the results of the two battles.





5 The most famous battle in Texas History was that of the Alamo.

The Alamo had a major weakness which is why Texans were defeated there. Which of the following was the main weakness in the Alamo’s defense?

A Lack of food among the troops

B Lack of spirit among the troops

C A big gap in the wall of the Alamo

D A lack of cannons for protection

Knowing the battle of the Alamo helps with answering this question.

Though most would likely choose a lack of cannons for protection, the fall of the Alamo was due to a gap in the wall. This question can only be answered correctly with the help of a text or resources regarding the

Alamo.





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6 There are many famous names in Texas history. One name is that of a new leader or commander of the Texas army in 1835.Who was the commander of the regular Texas army in 1835, during the

Texas revolution?

F Sam Houston

G William Travis

H James Fannin

J Stephen F. Austin

This item tests the knowledge of prominent figures that all had a role in the Texas revolution. Knowing the characteristic of each person helps with answering this question. It is therefore, known that Sam Houston led the Texas army.



(A) Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the

Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala,

James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, and

William B. Travis

7 The Texas Constitution of 1836 included many changes among its new citizens. One area of the constitution that was significant was that of slavery. In the Texas Constitution of 1836, what happened to slavery?

A It was abolished immediately

B It was to be abolished in five years

C It was to be legalized

D It was to be legalized in 1850

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Slavery was an issue for the 1836 time period. Therefore this test item assesses what the Texas Constitution says regarding slavery. It is important for students to recognize that slavery was accepted during this time period.


(4) History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century.

(A) identify significant individuals, events, and issues from

Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century, including the factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on Native Americans, the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings, the myth and realities of the cowboy way of life, the effects of the growth of railroads, the buffalo soldiers, James Hogg, Cynthia Parker, and Spindletop

8 Every year a celebration occurs in Texas due to its independence from Mexico. This event is called The Texas Independence Day.

This is celebrated in which month?

F March 2

G

H

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July 4

December 24

December 7

This test item is simply a fact of recognizing an important date in Texas history, which is the Texas Independence Day. If students recognize the other dates provided they can reach a conclusion that March 2 is a reasonable answer.

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(19) Culture. The student understands the concept of diversity within unity in Texas

(A) Explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities, celebrations, and performances

9 San Jacinto was the last battle of the Texas Revolution. Santa Anna the commander of the Mexican troops believed Texas troops would do what at this battle?

A Texas troops would surrender

B Fight only on the defensive

C Retreat to Galveston

D Attack at dawn

This item assesses the battle of San Jacinto. The Texas troops would definitely not surrender after the battle of the Alamo already taking place. Attacking at dawn is a reasonable choice, but the student would know from studying that Santa Anna thought differently



(A) Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the

Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala,

James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, and

William B. Travis

10 There were two treaties that were signed at the conclusion of the

Revolution. One treaty was kept secret, and the other treaty was signed after San Jacinto. What was the name of this treaty?

F Treaty of San Antonio

G Treaty of Velasco

H Treaty of Goliad

J Treaty of San Jacinto

This question pertains to the ending of the Texas Revolution by the signing of a treaty at Velasco. The other alternatives are based on individual places in Texas but there was only one place where a treaty was signed among Mexican troops.





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Matching

Directions: For items 11 through 15 match the correct Texas location

(Right) with there significant events (Left). Use a response only once.

Not all of the choices will be used. (5 points each)

KEY: A, F, C, G, E

11 ___ Mission defeated by William B Travis A Alamo

12 ___ Santa Anna’s headquarters during the Alamo B Victoria

13 ___ Where Fannin and his troops were posted C Goliad

14 ___ Source of the 23 volunteers to the Alamo D Gonzales

15 ___ Town taken by King and Ward but taken E Refugio

by General Urrea

F San

Fernando

G Fort

Stockton

The matching portion of the test assesses important Texas history events during the 19 th century. The statements on the left are matched with the locations on the right. Victoria and Fort Stockton locations are extra responses.


(9) Geography. The student understands the location and characteristics of places and regions of Texas

(A) Locate places and regions of importance in Texas during the 19 th and 20 th

centuries

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Short Answer

Briefly answer each short- answer questions (16-18) to the best of your ability using complete sentences. Make sure you answer all the questions below. (5 points each)

16. What grievances did the Texans have with the government of

Mexico, and was a change justified?

(Example: Texans major disagreement was in regards to high taxes)

This question asks student to recognize the reasons that Texans disagree with the policies that Mexican government afflicted on Texan settlers.

The students must understand that taxes and a lack of money led to conflict.


(4) History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century.

(A) identify significant individuals, events, and issues from

Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century, including the factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on Native Americans, the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings, the myth and realities of the cowboy way of life, the effects of the growth of railroads, the buffalo soldiers, James Hogg, Cynthia Parker, and Spindletop

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17. The Mexican army traveled greater distances than the Texas army to reach the battle sites, and the battles took place in Texas. Why would this be an advantage for the Texas army?

(Example: A lack of food and shelter affected the Mexican Troops)

This question assesses the some of the reasons of why the Mexican

Army was defeated. The lack of food, shelter, and rest among the troops led to a defeat at San Jacinto.





18. What did the Mexican Government use to populate the region known as Texas in order to protect it from Anglo intruders after they won their independence from Spain?

(Example: The Mexican Government provided free land to future settlers)

This is a question that asks students to recognize the reasons that

American settlers choose to settle in Texas. It asks students to recall that the possession of land was most important at that time period.

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Essay

Answer the essay questions below using paragraph form. Include at least 3 paragraphs and provide examples. Grammar and punctuation will to be taken into consideration.

(10 points each)

19. The Texas Convention of 1836 drafted its own Declaration of

Independence, What was similar and different compared to the U.S.

Declaration that was drafted?

(Example:

The Bill of Rights was included in both drafts of the Texas

Declaration as well as the U.S. Declaration. This includes freedom of liberty, speech, and due process. The individual rights of man are included in both documents. Though the US Declaration grants equality, the Texas Declaration allowed for slavery to occur.)

(Students are meant to recognize the importance of the Texas

Declaration in comparison to the U.S Declaration. It is vital that students recognize that individual rights were given to white Anglo citizens of

Texas and the United States for that time period. Unfortunately African

Americans were given limited or no rights during the construction of both drafts. However, this changed.)

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